The Queensland Government has committed to
release a whole-of-government, partnership driven climate
adaptation strategy to reduce risks to our economy, environment,
infrastructure and communities from current and future climate
impacts.

Green Cross Australia is thrilled to play a role
in supporting adaptation strategy development, as this work goes to
the heart of our core purpose. We have been engaged to support the
stakeholder engagement program underpinning Q-CAS strategy
development, alongside our Business Adaptation Network members.

Join SEQ
Q-CAS stakeholders for the 25 November 2015 cross-sector workshop
at QUT!

To address the complex issues that emerge in the
context of climate change impacts, it is essential that the
strategy is developed in partnership with those who carry the risk.
Because climate risks are shared by different parts of Queensland
society, we are
exploring 'Collective Impact' models to empower partner-led
adaptation strategies.

A partnership-driven approach is essential if we
are to plan and manage current and future climate impacts
effectively and efficiently across the spectrum risks and across
regions.

In recognition of the many stakeholders that
have a role in the delivery of effective adaptation to climate
change the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has
supported the establishment of a partnership group to co-create the
CAS.

The
27 Q-CAS partners include local government, business, industry,
community representatives and environment stewards. As part of the
climate adaptation agenda, the Queensland Government will also
provide hazard data at a scale appropriate for local level decision
making and help increase knowledge about the effect of climate
change on health, infrastructure and land use planning.

Resilience of Queensland's natural
environment is a priority

In 2015, the Queensland Government committed to developing and
implementing a
Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy (Q-CAS) to address risks
to our economy, environment, infrastructure and communities from
current and future climate impacts. To consider the complex issues
that emerge in the context of climate change impacts, the strategy
will be developed in partnership with a wide range of sectors and
reflect best available science. This approach recognises that we
can achieve more if we act together to effectively plan for and
manage current and future climate impacts across different sectors
and regions.

Well considered and effective adaptation measures can limit the
adverse impacts on communities, natural systems and the economy.
Adaptation can take many forms, including changing the way we do
business, building infrastructure or facilitating species
movement.

Green Cross Australia engaged to support
the engagement model

Green Cross Australia Resilience Consultant Mara
Bun has been retained to facilitate the Partnership Group's
discussions and broader outreach activities.
DibbsBarker's Mark Baker-Jones has been appointed Chair of the
Partnership Group.

We look forward to working with Minister Steven
Miles on this activity in 2015, working across diverse sectors of
Queensland's society and economy including involvement of
environmental stakeholders and local government. Dr Miles has
strong credentials in the area of climate change.

A genuinely partner-created strategy that embraces diverse
sectors can open opportunities for collaboration and positive
adaptation responses across Queensland. The following sectors have
been involved in early stages of adaptation strategy
discussions: